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Six Chicken Recipes From the Freezer to the Instant Pot

February 24, 2019

Recently, I have added Instant Pot recipes to my blog because I am fascinated with them. I have been pleased with the outcome of cooking with my Instant Pot. I am posting today, 6 easy from freezer to Instant Pot chicken recipes. I hope you enjoy them as much as my family did.

LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN

Ingredients:

  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 – 12 ounce bag frozen broccoli

Directions:

  1. Place all the ingredients into a gallon size freezer bag. Place the bag into your freezer.
  2. When you are ready to use, place the freezer bag in the refrigerator overnight to thaw.
  3. When ready to cook, dump the entire bad into your Instant Pot and cook on manual for 20-25 minutes
  4. Serve over wild rice and enjoy.

Zesty Italian Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 3 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
  • 1 bottle of zesty Italian dressing (I only used half of the bottle.)
  • 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1- 12 ounce bag of Italian vegetables

Directions:

  1. Place all the ingredients into a gallon size freezer bag. Place the bag into your freezer.
  2. When you are ready to use, place the freezer bag in the refrigerator overnight to thaw.
  3. When ready to cook, dump the entire bad into your Instant Pot and cook on manual for 20-25 minutes
  4. Serve over Risotto and enjoy!

BBQ Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups of your favorite BBQ sauce (I used Sweet Baby Rays.)
  • 1 – 12 bag of frozen corn

Directions:

  1. Place all the ingredients into a gallon size freezer bag. Place the bag into your freezer.
  2. When you are ready to use, place the freezer bag in the refrigerator overnight to thaw.
  3. When ready to cook, dump the entire bad into your Instant Pot and cook on manual for 20-25 minutes
  4. Serve with potatoes or rice and green beans. Enjoy.

Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 bottle of teriyaki sauce (I only used half of the bottle.)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1- 12 oz bag frozen Oriental vegetables

Directions:

  1. Place all the ingredients into a gallon size freezer bag. Place the bag into your freezer.
  2. When you are ready to use, place the freezer bag in the refrigerator overnight to thaw.
  3. When ready to cook, dump the entire bad into your Instant Pot and cook on manual for 20-25 minutes
  4. Serve over rice and enjoy.

Buffalo Ranch Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup of your favorite hot sauce (I only used a half cup.)
  • 1 (1 oz.) package of ranch dressing mix
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 – 12 ounce frozen carrots

Directions:

  1. Place all the ingredients into a gallon freezer bag. Place the bag into your freezer.
  2. When you are ready to use, place the freezer bag in the refrigerator overnight to thaw.
  3. When ready to cook, dump the entire bad into your Instant Pot and cook on manual for 20-25 minutes
  4. Serve with potatoes or rice and enjoy.

Orange Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 3 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
  • 1 jar of orange marmalade ( I suggest to use only half to one fourth of the jar so it is not too sweet.)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce ( I used Sweet Baby Rays.)

Directions:

  1. Place all the ingredients into a gallon size freezer bag. Place the bag into your freezer.
  2. When you are ready to use, place the freezer bag in the refrigerator overnight to thaw.
  3. When ready to cook, dump the entire bad into your Instant Pot and cook on manual for 20-25 minutes
  4. Serve over white rice and enjoy.

Author’s Notes:

  • These are easy and convenient recipes for the busy week night meals.
  • If any ingredients seems to be too much, use your judgement and adjust the amounts.
  • Make sure you are aware of your Instant Pot’s user instructions.
  • Be careful when venting your Instant Pot. I use an oven mitt when I am venting mine so I don’t get burned.
  • I wrote the cooking instructions on the outside of the freezer bag with a permanent marker along with the prep date.